Murray Seated in Seventh District by Forty Votes
The State Board of Canvassers awarded Murray the South Carolina Seventh District seat after counting 1700 ballots deemed illegal due to shortened length. Moise contested the result, and the board's decision hinged on election law interpretations and precinct irregularities, with Beaufort and Richland counties showing key shifts.
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Columbia
D. C
State Board of Canvasiers
Moise- Murray
Moise
Murray
Congress
Seventh Congressional District
South Carolina
State Board
McLaurin
M.laurin
Gen. Youman
LeRoy Younans
Gen. Moise
Supreme Cour
Union
Lie
Watson
Cairol
Tle
Curt of Common Pleas
Richland
Salter
Williamsburg
Beaufort
Ile
Boars’s
Cvis
Miller
Canary
Gen. Leo
Ciy
Richlana
Ilow
Georgetown
Berkeley County
Beaufort County
Lady’s Island
Gray
Mitchellville
Grahamville
Lady's Island
Brick Church
Gray’s Trill
Old Pocatuligo
Grabbamville
Gardner’s
Comer
Bellinger Hill
Chisholm’s Landing
Levy’s Crossroads
Richland Ilad 'Yo Go
Richland County
Seveneth
Board of State
Democratic Party
County Board
Mystery surrounds death of fifth Mrs Mayhar in Fremont
Fremont Iowa reports the death of William Mayhar's fifth wife, Mrs. Mayhar, who died Oct 28 after taking quipine for toothache. A coroner inquest followed disinterment and chemical tests at the state chemists showed strychnine poisoning. The jury returned a verdict consistent with the facts. Mayhar, 60, is Irish born and has multiple marriages with subsequent worrisome fatalities.
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Omama
Neb
Fremont
William Mayhar
Mayhar
Ireland
Travis
Hattie Hoon
Sidney
Axtelle
Kansas
Anna Lamb
May- Ine
Erbee
Williams brothers riot on Ohio River Railroad train
Six Williams brothers caused a melee on a northbound Ohio River Railroad train at Huntington. One drew a revolver in the ladies’ car. others attacked conductor and brakeman with pistols and knives. The engineer and fireman rallied, clubs were used, and the brothers were beaten from the train. injuries to several passengers were reported. Uncertain if any brothers were killed.
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Galliopolis
Williams Brothers
Williams Boys
Tillman urges Port Royal harbor opening gains praise
Governor Tillman in a special message to the General Assembly last week urged opening Port Royal harbor for South Carolina and the South and West. A telegram from Samuel M. Janis of Kansas City congratulates the effort as a natural outlet for the region.
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Columbia
General Assembly
Port Royal Harbor
Tillman
South Carolina
Ixansas City
St. C. K
Kansas City
Great West
Port Royal
Samuel M. Janvis
Your Check or Your Life
Oria Vorhis, a 10 year old from Sharonville, terrorized locals by forcing Dr. J W Cornell and Grover Brown to sign checks for 500 and 1000 dollars respectively, then attempted to coerce an undertaker into a similar sum before being arrested by a constable. Some residents theorize the youth is mentally unstable.
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Stamilton
Oria Norhis
Sharonville
J. W. Cornell
Vorhis
First National Bank
Grover Brown
Dr. Smither
Thirty Five New Judges in Greenville County Plan
The Greenville County measure to create county courts would alter criminal and civil jurisdiction, with six jurors per trial and a county court judge earning 1000 dollars. A caucus next Saturday will discuss a popular measure, likely incorporating more counties including Lexington and Richland. The proposal also proposes a county solicitor to be elected for four years.
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Columbia
D. C
Shuman
Greenville
Lexington
Richland
Spartanburg
Circuit Court
Supreme Court
Prohibition Bill Focus Shifts To Childs Plan In South Carolina
The Mass Prohibition bill by Mr Childs dominates debate as lawmakers push a strict liquor act. A special thirteen member committee refines provisions, establishing a state liquor commissioner to oversee permits for medicinal and sacramental uses and setting penalties for violations. The article notes political maneuvering toward a referendum and lists a broad House committee slate.
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Columbia
S. C
General Assembly
Hill
Ashley
Childs
Senate
Councy Board
Court of Common Pleas
Four Year Old Morley Lad Reported Taken by Indians
Governor Fifer of Illinois asks Interior Secretary Noble to assist in locating Earl Ray Morley, missing since November 21 after wandering from a dump on Itille Creek near Newcastle Colorado. Officials suspect Southern Ute Indians may be involved, and Noble orders Indian agents in the area to pursue the search.
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Washington
Interior Department
Fifer
Illinois
Noble
Earl Ray Morley
J. G. Morley
Newcastle
Colorado
Itille Creek
Morley
Rise in Cotton Sparks Unprecedented Move with Speculation
The Times reports a finance note that current cotton gains are unprecedented except during the Civil War and driven by intense middleman buying despite weak trade and Lancashire strikes. A private cable cites Texas crops larger than believed and a visible supply near 100,000 bales below last year’s yield.
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London
the Times
Lancashire
Texas
Electric battery spice in race shocks jockey Kuhne
In Chicago on November 24 an incident at Roby during the third race saw jockey Kuhne accused of using an electric device to spur Little Crete. Judges searched him, found a belt with cartridge shaped electric cells connected to spurs, and then updated rules to prevent a repeat.
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Chicago
Kuhne
Little Crete
Roby
Death of Rev. Dr. Scott in White House circle
Rev John W Scott D D father in law to President Harrison died at 4 10 pm age 99 born January 22 1800 Beaver County Pa He served as Presbyterian minister later worked in the Pension Office and moved to the White House Funeral in the White House bast room Thursday afternoon at o o clock burial in Washington Pa Friday morning. Race troubles in Whitesburg Te n extends Nashville Chattanooga railway project a drunken mob attacked a contractor James Wood killed by knives whites fled four arrested in HuntsvilleFurther trouble feared
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Wash Marron
John W. Scott
Iarrison
Dr. Scott
Beaver County
Presbyterian Church
Gen
Harrison
United States
Pension
Sonman
White House
Washington
Harrison Hoodooed and Political Gloom In Washington
Report from Wasumaron dated November 23 describes a forthcoming tough winter in Congress with Democrats optimistic after victory and Republicans divided over leadership. It notes key party figures blamed for losses, and hints at Cabinet choices shaping the 3rd Congress amid a Democratic push for policy unity. A Seattle dispatch adds flood damage and famine risks around Sultan and Snohomish, with miners starving after days without food.
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Congress
Washington
Cleveland
Whitlaw Reid
Reptilican Party
Minneapolis
Maine
Tribune
Morrison
Tere
White House
Steve Elkins
Elkins
Blaine
West Virginia
J. W. Foster
Harrison
Northwest
John Wanamaker
Bie
Bill Leeds
Tracy
Brooklyn
Noble
Miller
Rusk
Charlie Moffar
Newa and Courier
Seattle
Sultan
Snohomish
Miraculous Escape From Embankment Ride Near Lakewood
Mrs. Cleveland narrowly escaped a plunge after horses attached to a carriage bolted along a narrow road with a deep chasm. Mr. Freeman Sr. held the reins and guided the frightened team to safety, sparing Mrs. Cleveland and two Freeman party members from harm before returning to the Freeman cottage.
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Freeman Cottage
Cotton mills raise brown goods prices in Avansia Georgia
Mills in Avansia Georgia raised the price of brown goods due to strong demand and higher cotton costs. The rise in goods lags the cotton advance, as mills seek full prices for new contracts after selling all on hand.
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Avansia
Gary Elected Judge of Fifth Circuit in South Carolina
In Columbia on November 28, 1891, Fiarnest Gary won a walkover to become Judge of the Fifth Circuit succeeding Kershaw. The legislature elected him 121 to 21 over W. J. Trantham of Kershaw. Gary will assume the bench next June, with first term court at Camden. he is a 1857-born, York County native with extensive law practice and prior service in the General Assembly. The assembly also elected a superintendent for the penitentiary, W. A. Neal, by a 94 to 36 vote, and named directors for the penitentiary. A governor’s message urged Port Royal Railroad reform and tax parity for all property classes.
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S. C
Fiarnest Gary
Fifth Circuit
Kershaw
W. J. Trantham
Brice
Chester
Jordan
Aiken
Timmerman
Gacy
Ile
Messrs
Wison
Magill
Ashley
Watts
Johnson
Joragan
Skinner
Perry
Mauldin Huches
Vans
Mr. Trancham
Wershaw
Iary
Gary
Camden
Cokesbury
Abbeville County
F. F. Gary
Caroline Blackman
Augusta
Elvefield
Gen
M. W. Gary
Gary & Gary
Gary & Evans
Judgefeld County
Supreme Court
Peniten
Ibrazeale
Anderson
W. A. Neal
Anderson County
Neal
Evans
Eugene Jarbivan
Marion
Capt. Jarnihin
von Kolnitz
Mauldin
J. I. Hunter
Barnwell
May
Suddath
Abbott
D. N. Keely
Sumter
Bigham
Jelouse
Mr. Neal
Jarnivan
Hunter
Keele
Tie Penitentiary
T. J. Cunningham
J. W. Lyles
Fairfield
T. Riggins
York
J. M. Humbert
Colleton
J. B. Tarrant
Orangeburg
Henry Oliver
Charleston
O. N. Alderman
Tyler
Tillman
Port Royal
South Carolina
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